Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FH8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FH8 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P3 was released 4 months before the FH8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-P3 grades versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic FH8
E-P3 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus E-P3
FH8 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FH8
E-P3 | FH8 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-P3 versus the FH8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and FH8 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and FH8.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-17 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369 grams (0.81 pounds) | 123 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $149 |